Prince Louis plays with grandpa and Prince Charles feeds the chickens in gorgeous new photos

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November 19, 2018

Grandpa Wales! Throughout the walkup to his milestone 70th birthday, Prince Charles allowed royal photographer Chris Jackson access to his life - from Buckingham Palace to Highgrove House - as well as a candid shoot with his family, and the resulting album of photos is stunning. As Chris noted to the Sunday Times magazine, where the pictures were exclusively published, the Prince of Wales was happiest when engaged in his most beloved role: grandpa.

Prince Louis melted hearts around the world in this sweet snap with his grandpa, who looks positively ecstatic to be sharing this special moment. The beaming baby has his little fingers in his mouth as he sits contentedly in Charles' arms. "It was lovely chaos with the children," revealed Chris Jackson. "He is a very hands-on grandfather. He was holding hands with George and Charlotte, and bouncing Louis up and down for a long time. George was very happy on the Prince's knee. They have a great relationship that's a little more established, as George is a bit older."

Prince Charles has long been an advocate for the environment, conservation and climate change, and a photo taken at Highgrove House in July of 2018 shows the green thumb feeding his Burford brown and Maran chickens. He has passed his love of animals and nature on to his children, and last year the Duchess of Cambridge revealed that they keep five chickens of their own at their country home, Anmer Hall.

Chris was over the moon to shoot the Royal Family on Sept. 5 to celebrate the future king's milestone birthday - and some of the most candid shots ever taken of the group! “It was particularly special to capture such an informal and relaxed family portrait over a fun afternoon in the gardens of Clarence House.”

The stylish group was all dressed in blue and white. Duchess Kate wore a stunning navy polka-dot dress by Alessandra Rich and Princess Diana's sapphire-and-diamond earrings, while Duchess Meghan turned to her go-to Givenchy for a sleek blue and white belted design. Prince Louis showed off his adorable legs in an outfit by Spanish label La Coqueta.

Chris also photographed the Cambridge family's Christmas card last year and Prince George's fifth birthday portrait, which could explain how he somehow got all three kids to look at the camera and smile! Fans were taken by little Louis' resemblance to a newly unearthed photo of mom Kate, with whom he shares his inquisitive brow, pouty lower lip and dusting of brown hair.

Prince Charles had a laugh with his younger sister Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace in April 2018, while waiting to enter the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. A sweet video of this moment shows Prince Charles pranking his sibling by sneaking up on her from behind. Even future kings can be jokesters!